A lovely, nuanced nose of oriental spices, jasmine and lilacs opens this seductive wine. Dark plum-berry fruit, leather and coffee flavors and a supple, balanced feel add to its appeal. Soft and low in acidity to one taster, but to most it was simply succulent. The subtle, chocolate-tinged finish of fine-grained tannins is long and sensuous. Drink now–2007.——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 90